U18 Nike Boys Win State Cup!

The Rush Pikes Peak U18 Nike Boys saw off Storm Copa in a thrilling match for the Colorado State Cup Championship on Sunday.With only 5 minutes left in the second period of extra time, a corner from Owen Brailey found Alex Tilberry flying in at the near post to head in the game-winner.

The game was edged by Rush in the first half but although they were dominant in the shots on goal category, the game was tied 0-0 at the half way point. 15 minutes into the second half a scuffle resulted In a player from each team being sent off leaving each team a man down. With about 12 minutes left in the half another corner found its way to Nestor Hernandez, who rifled the ball in the top corner to put Rush up 1-0 (Nestor woud earn game MVP honors for his efforts on the day).

Unfortunately the lead lasted less than 5 minutes and anther set piece saw Storm draw level.

As the game moved into extra time, there were many tired legs and players cramping, and with 5 minutes gone in the first half of extra time Storm had another player sent off for a second yellow card. This proved too much to overcome for Storm and with 5 minutes remaining Alex got the winner.

The boys now head off to Honolulu to represent Colorado at the Regional Championships in June.